School wasn't that important to him, so Mason nodded easily. "Okay."

Relieved that he didn't press for more details, I let out a soft sigh. Lying to kids could be exhausting.

At the office.

He had just stepped in when Spencer arrived, his expression grim.

"Mr. Monroe, the evidence we submitted accusing Nyce Tech of stealing Prospectus Technology's trade secrets has been rejected," he reported. Lyon's eyes darkened. He'd anticipated Gabriel tampering with the process.

"I see. Transfer 400 billion dollars into the company's account. Also, take out the bankruptcy filing of Prospectus Technology," he ordered, handing Spencer Mason's bank card.

Light dawned in Spencer's eyes. "Right away!"

Gabriel seemed...